t9dragon

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[quote]ORIGINAL: joseb

I'm using 4600mah 6-cell Venom NiMH flat pack for now. In the Castle Link software it suggests setting the cut-off to 4 V for a 6-cell pack, is this a good setting, or do you recommend something different?


**Edit** I changed the cut-off to 4 V as per the recommendations in the software and I see no change in behavior. With a full charged 6-cell pack, I am getting just a clicking noise and no movement at all. This is what happened before, except previously it would run for a few seconds and then do this for a few seconds.

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TIxziNZHSlY&hd=1[/youtube]
You need to set the ESC for NIMH. When running a NIHM pack you don't need to set a cutoff that is only when you are using lipo batteries.

joseb

[quote]ORIGINAL: t9dragon


Thanks T9, and thanks Nitro-Rob. I set the ESC to no cut-off, but I'm still getting the same results as the video above.

8thScaleRoostertail

Hello again,
I've see this auction on ebay off&on for the last few months. Seems like a pretty good deal ESC+Leopard motor for $115-$155. Can anyone tell me if this is a good deal vs a MMP combo? Thx

http://www.ebay.com/itm/HPI-Racing-S...item2c625bd7a1

http://www.ebay.com/itm/HPI-Racing-S...item2eb995557e

singlesprocket

new here, just bought an xs... got a couple mods coming in for it... turnbuckles, universal shafts, e-clip eliminator... any suggestions most welcome...

NewBlackDak

Just ordered one of these fans:
http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...?&I=LXBMEJ&P=7

Same size, and I'm just assuming it will run fine from the receiver. Will report back once installed.

martin34

My two ready for holiday

rc theman

Does anyone else have bad steering slop? Ive tryed almost everything but it's still there

cumminspower5.9

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In the end, just glue the damn things lol

taberj47

leopard make some of the best motors but there esc's dont know so much but there brushless motors are great low temps.

NewBlackDak

Anybody tried the Kershaw Gen 2.2 120ampESC with the stock motor? It's a bit overkill, but waterproof with opportunity to upgrade the motor.

NewBlackDak

Fan is working great.

Pros:
Fits in the esc box just like the stock fan
Quieter than the stock fan
Moves more air than the stock fan(temps ~25° cooler according to my cheap infrared thermometer)

Cons:
You have to change the plug
You have to open the ESC box, so it probably voids your warranty

If you don't have a servo lead lying around buy one with it, or you will end up cutting your stock wires(or cannibalizing from a computer case like Idid) to make the connector.


Ialso put in a Traxxas 2075 while it was down, and that made a night and day difference.

8thScaleRoostertail

Yeah I though Leopard motors were good. I emailed the auctioneer for the package and he said the ESCis a Hobbywing SC8. These appear to be pretty popular. How does it stack up against the MMP? Thx

http://www.ebay.com/itm/190628747169...=p5197.c0.m619

rc theman

Ill try

gdiddy13

this is probably a dumb question, but can I bind more than one vehicle to our transmitter?

t9dragon

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Yes, you could bind another rx to the radio but you would have to reset your endpoint adjustments everytime you switched vehicles.

gdiddy13

ugh, nevermind

cumminspower5.9

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Still waiting on my speed control from HPI as well as my Castle 1410 system. So i'm assuming they will ship out at the same time. i dont even remember what its like to run an rc car. its been like, 2 months!!

taberj47

lol i let u play with my xs it works now i have no idea why but it does anywho has anyone done or seen any nice upgrades for the xs yet throw some pics up people!

Mpower25

Hi guys, i have this for sale on ebay...

http://www.ebay.com/itm/280881943024...84.m1555.l2649

rologti

2 months late...

joseb

Just painted my first body and added some new wheels to the little beast!

fastgreen350

looks good, might want some bigger tires though if you plan on doing any bigger jumps, helps with bottoming out.   


I finally got my Q base esc from HPI it only took 2 months,  but now I have a decent back up if my MMP goes out.

rologti

What's wrong with HPI?....they take about 2 months to do anything....(or more)....

Im very disappointed realize that their customer support and post sales service is so bad....

cumminspower5.9

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I've been waiting 2 and a half months and still nothing  from HPI or Castle. Im waiting on 2 syetems! its getting really old at this point. Im not even frustrated anymore.

t9dragon

My Feedback: (11)

That isn't true. I had the Flux ESC in my Savage Flux HP go out and it was exactly two weeks from the time I sent it in to the time I got the new one back. Also you have to remember that there were a lot of ESC's that smoked when the Savage XS came out, so maybe they are making sure to have all the issues fixed before they sent out the new ones.